Break the Night
by Anne Stuart
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Pub Date Jun 08 2017 | Archive Date Sep 29 2017
Description
What if Jack the Ripper never died?
As the skies turn red over Los Angeles, Jack the Ripper roams once more. Saucy Jack is back, and women are dying.
Caught up in the case, artist Lizzie Stride is haunted by dreams of the crimes. And even more disturbing? Her name is identical to a victim from 1888.
J.R. Damien, a newspaper reporter, is likewise haunted by violent dreams as well, dreams vivid with details only the Ripper could know. Details that later prove true. When he meets Lizzie, he knows something else only the real Ripper would know—she’s the next victim. Or will be if he doesn’t stop Jack, even if that means stopping himself.
Does reincarnation really exist? Are Lizzie and Damien doomed to play out the same hideous dance of death from more than a century ago in the streets of London? And why is he unable to resist Lizzie? Why is she helplessly drawn to him?
In a struggle between love and death, which will prevail?
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781611947519 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Mieken M, Reviewer
I generally enjoy Anne Stuart books and I did enjoy this one. I think what took the book down from a 4 star to a 3 star book was that this is a re-release, and honestly, it seems a bit dated.
When I requested this book I didn't realize that this book was a re-release of a book I read in the 90's. After the initial meeting of Lizzie and Damien, when Damien actually stated "May God have mercy on your soul," I knew I was in for a melodrama filled ride.
The characters in the book are a little bit too soap opera horror for me and I kept imaging dun-dun-duuuuun every time something dramatic happened. This is not necessarily a bad thing but the drama level seemed almost comical at times instead of thrilling or tense.
I did enjoy the book, even though I'm a little bit critical of it, and I would recommend it to fans of Anne Stuart or other dark romance fans with a melodrama disclaimer.
Reviewer 157699
I read this story several years ago and it is still as good today as then. Excellent writing.
Laurie B, Educator
This novel intrigued me as soon as I read the description. I thought that the entire idea of reincarnation and the addition of the famous serial killer Jack the Ripper made this novel a must read among mystery readers everywhere. From the beginning of this story the life of Lizzie and Damien become entwined and their trust in each other becomes an important aspect of their survival; will they learn to trust in each other and survive? or will one of the meet an awful fate because they cannot trust in each other? Thank you NetGalley, and the amazing author Anne Stuart for the opportunity to read and review this novel.
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